There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Swords by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 41 bus
best- Take the train from Maynooth to DrumcondraRe / ...
- Take the bus from Drumcondra Station to Swords Castle33 / ...
1h 27m€6–8Train, line 500 bus
- Take the train from Maynooth to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
- Take the bus from North Wall Quay to Swords Village500 / ...
1h 38m€9–10Drive 35 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Swords35 km
29 min€6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maynooth to Swords35 km
29 min€50–65Line 115 bus, line 500 bus
- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Sean O'Casey Bridge115 / ...
- Take the bus from Sean O'Casey Bridge to Swords Village500 / ...
1h 28m€10–13
Maynooth to Swords by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Swords is to train and line 41 bus which costs €6 - €8 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Swords is to drive which takes 29 min and costs €5 - €9.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Swords. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Swords Village via Sean O'Casey Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Maynooth and Swords is 38 km. The road distance is 35 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Swords without a car is to train and line 41 bus which takes 1h 27m and costs €6 - €8.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Maynooth to Swords, including transfers.
Maynooth to Swords bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Maynooth University station.
Maynooth to Swords bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Sean O'Casey Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Swords is 35 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Maynooth to Swords.
There are 1031+ hotels available in Swords.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Swords, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Maynooth University to Swords Village via Sean O'Casey Bridge in around 1h 28m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Maynooth to Drumcondra
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Maynooth to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Drumcondra Station to Swords Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- feedback@swordsexpress.com
- Website
- swordsexpress.com
Bus from North Wall Quay to Swords Village
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
Bus from Sean O'Casey Bridge to Swords Village
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Maynooth University to Sean O'Casey Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- €50–65
Maynooth Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 628 9999
- Website
- taxy.ie
Manor Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 629 3596
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